A vivid, magenta-hue introduces the new Barbour Cabernet that showcases the style of craftsmanship usually reserved for far pricier bottlings; hardly surprising given the pedigree of its famed winemaker and meticulous viticulturalist. It’s intensely saturated with black cherry and blackberry fruit, accented by savory herbs, baking spice, cocoa, and a polished, dark-chocolate richness. While deeply flavored, it never feels weighty; instead, it carries itself with an almost effortless elegance, finishing long and persistent with a gentle, velvety tannin. Delicious now with a proper decant; built for serious aging 10+ years. BRAVO.